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the needy, the fatherless, and widows, are genuine fruits, and grow
naturally upon a good tree.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:24
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Aggressiveness
God does not generally work miracles to advance His truth. If the
husbandman neglects to cultivate the soil, God works no miracle to
counteract the sure results. He works according to great principles
made known to us, and it is our part to mature wise plans, and set in
operation the means whereby God shall bring about certain results.
Those who make no decided effort, but simply wait for the Holy Spirit
to compel them to action, will perish in darkness. You are not to sit
still and do nothing in the work of God.—
The Southern Watchman,
December 1, 1903
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Some who engage in missionary service are weak, nerveless, spirit-
less, easily discouraged. They lack push. They have not those positive
traits of character that give power to do something,—the spirit and
energy that kindle enthusiasm. Those who would win success must be
courageous and hopeful. They should cultivate not only the passive
but the active virtues.—
Gospel Workers, 290
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The Lord is in need of workers who will push the triumphs of the
cross of Christ.—
The Review and Herald, May 6, 1890
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Not with tame, lifeless utterance is the message to be given, but
with clear, decided, stirring utterances.—
Testimonies for the Church
8:16
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It is not silver-tongued orators that are needed to give this message.
The truth in all its pointed severity must be spoken. Men of action are
needed,—men who will labor with earnest, ceaseless energy for the
purifying of the church and the warning of the world.—
Testimonies
for the Church 5:187
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God has no use for lazy men in His cause; He wants thought-
ful, kind, affectionate, earnest workers.—
Testimonies for the Church
4:411
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Determination
Those in the service of God must show animation and determina-
tion in the work of winning souls. Remember that there are those who